Example sentences of "[noun] [conj] [vb base] on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | There were different sorts of T-shirts , each with an image and a slogan or comment on the status quo , some of which Malcolm designed and some of which were designed by Bernie and Malcolm together . |
| 2 | God could part the Red Sea , Jesus could calm the storm or walk on the water . |
| 3 | Roll up the paper , bit or curare on the pencil point . |
| 4 | New toys are found for me and I play in the courtyard of the high-walled convent or slide on the waxed floors , too shy to talk to anyone . |
| 5 | It sounds easy but it is hard work , especially when trying not to crush creativity or step on the toes of hardworking marketing and advertising departments . |
| 6 | The ‘ splash ’ effect of a harp glissando is much enhanced by the addition of a stroke or roll on the cymbals with a soft stick . |
| 7 | We still work in the same building , so we 'll often pop into each other 's offices or talk on the phone , although Peter often blips me on my computer . |
| 8 | If you have some experience and would have expected the remedy to work then put a pencil dot or mark on the bottle . |
| 9 | They participate in large numbers in the political arena — they always have — but they do not define their own demands or decide on the direction of movement . |
| 10 | The ancestors of practically all the animals that live on the vast plains of western India originally came from the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East . |
| 11 | The friends laughed and squealed with delight as they took a short boat trip to see the crocodiles and hippos that live on the lake . |
| 12 | I thank your ladyship for the information concerning the Methodist preaching ; their doctrines are most repulsive , and strongly tinctured with impertinence and disrespect towards their superiors , in perpetually endeavouring to level all ranks and to do away with all distinctions , as it is monstrous to be told that you have a heart as sinful as the common wretches that crawl on the earth . |
| 13 | We have a new phone system , so you can r If you want to test it out you might as well just give me a ring and come on the air to begin with . |
| 14 | Lord Forte will become president and remain on the group 's board . |
| 15 | My first page of writing was about Bluebell Railway where we used to go with my brothers and ride on the sea bed have you seen this Kevin ? |
| 16 | Close your eyes and focus on the word ‘ calm ’ in your mind . |
| 17 | The seasoned rockers and cabaret bores at the local pub would appreciate the fact they have travelled up and down the country , playing every decrepit club and hovel on the way . |
| 18 | Forget about all your worries and concentrate on the bright and dazzling prospects that lie ahead for someone as ingenious , industrious and invitingly delicious as you ! |
| 19 | Select a programme and concentrate on the dialogue for a change . |
| 20 | For thousands of years a few men have searched for these human fruits ; they have filled their minds with the lovely ideas and have taken up their long search and watch on the lonely shore of the other world . |
| 21 | The visit starts with a demonstration and talk on woodcarving followed by a demonstration and talk on the work of a potter . |
| 22 | Our theme for the meeting was gardening and 28 Somervillians and guest enjoyed an informative and challenging afternoon with a demonstration and talk on the cultivation of auriculas followed by a garden quiz . |
| 23 | Taro Nakayama , the Japanese Foreign Minister , visited Hong Kong on Nov. 3-4 , 1989 , when he offered moral support for the colony in the future and help on the Indo-Chinese refugee problem . |
| 24 | In Section 9–4 we describe briefly the main results on the redistributional effect of the government budget in the United States and comment on the difficulties in their interpretation , focusing particularly on the question of incidence . |
| 25 | As a result the IMS was asked to carry out an initial study and advise on the feasibility of setting up a suitable PMIS for the BAA . |
| 26 | A first raffle raised £140 which was promptly handed over following a talk and filmshow on the vital flying arm of the emergency service . |
| 27 | If you are in two minds then give the candidate the benefit of the doubt and allow him or her to come for interview and elaborate on the details given on the form . |
| 28 | In Day Four of our series we 're offering 100 prizes of £50 to fill up your car and step on the gas . |
| 29 | I had just one weekend of the melting snow and slush on the fells — very wet indeed — during testing , with no possibility of drying the boots after the first day . |
| 30 | Put your money in the capital , rent and live on the capital . |